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FMI has promoted two leaders from within the organization to steer the food industry associations communications and thought leadership strategy.

USDA trade projections through 2032 call for U.S. ag exports to decline at an annual rate averaging 0.7% per year, ending at $182.2 billion in 2032.

The USDA predicts U.S. citrus output will decline from 11.2 billion pounds in 2022 to 9.8 billion pounds in 2032.

Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) provider IFCO delivered over 2 billion reusable packaging shipments of fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other fresh grocery products in 2022.

Blair Chastain has been appointed chief revenue officer for the Yakima, Wash.-based bag closure company.

Inflation is moderating, but still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goals. So, farmers are bracing for higher interest rates ahead.

Vertical farming company AeroFarms has officially unveiled AeroFarms AgX, its newest indoor vertical farm focused on bringing innovative R&D to the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

Imports can begin starting Feb. 15, the USDA said.

Health and fitness platform Total Shape used Google data to examine vegan-related search terms used by residents in each state. The study also analyzed each state’s favorite source of vegan protein.

Produce industry players from around the globe have gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2023, where the latest in tech and automation, sustainability, new varieties and old favorites are all under one massive roof.